VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Apply by May 8th!

The CAATE is seeking applicants for Board of Commissioner. The CAATE defines an inclusive environment as one that recognizes the contributions and supports of all, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, sex, marital status, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or ability.

Interested candidates should:

• Be individuals of the highest integrity and have an inquiring mind, a willingness to ask hard questions and the ability to work well with others
• Be free of any conflict of interest that would violate any applicable ethics of the CAATE
• Have the capacity and desire to represent the best interest of the CAATE stakeholders as a whole
• Demonstrate a commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Must be a licensed physician  (MD/DO)

Though not required, the CAATE Commission is hopeful individuals who have experience in the following areas will consider applying. Applicants DO NOT need to have experience in all areas to apply.

• Executive/leadership experience
• Critical, strategic, and innovative thinking
• Experience representing underrepresented industry and/or organizations
• Ability and willingness to devote time and energy to meet the responsibilities and expectations of the CAATE Board of Commissioners
• Knowledge of/experience or willingness to become knowledgeable with accreditation standards 

Call for Nominations Process:

The CAATE DEI & Leadership Development Committee will:

• Review all applications received.
• Schedule a 30 minute telephone or video (i.e., Zoom) interview with three to five selected nominees in May 2025. The interview will include at least three members of the DEI & Leadership Development Committee. Interviews will be recorded for all members of the committee to review.  
• Applicants should note these dates on their calendars upon submitting their application.
• The committee will prepare the slate of candidates to be presented to the current CAATE Board of Commissioners for their review, approval, and vote at the June 2025 Board of Commission meeting.

Board of Commissioners Composition (from the CAATE Bylaws):

The Board shall consist of not less than (7) Commissioners as shall be designated by the Board from time to time and be comprised of not less than four (4) Board of Certification, Inc., (“BOC”) certified athletic trainers, one (1) physician, (1) one public member and one (1) institution administrator, but the exact number of board members shall be determined by the Board.  At all times, the majority of the Board must contain a majority of Board of Certification, Inc., (“BOC”) certified athletic trainers.    

Commissioners shall hold office until the third succeeding annual meeting of the Board of the Corporation after their appointment and until their death, incapacity, retirement, removal from office, or the appointment and qualification of their successor. A person appointed to fill a vacancy on the Board shall hold office for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor. No commissioner may serve for more than two full terms unless fulfilling the term of President unless an exception is made. Any exceptions must be approved by the majority vote of the Board; provided, however, that the completion of an unexpired term of another commissioner shall not constitute a full term for purposes of the two-term limit on a commissioner’s tenure. 

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are asked to complete an online application. All applications are due by May 8, 2025.

APPLY HERE

The CAATE is accepting applications for individuals interested in contributing to the advancement of education in athletic training residency and fellowship programs by serving as a CAATE Peer Reviewer. Persons interested in applying to be a Peer Reviewer should have the below qualifications.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be in good standing with their credentialing (if an athletic trainer, the BOC) and regulatory body (state license, if applicable)
• All health care professionals must have an NPI number
• Individuals should have experience in one of the following areas (Exceptions will be approved by the Commission):
  • Evidence of experience as a health care clinician
  • Current or past affiliation with the CAATE
  • Current or past affiliation with a CAATE accredited program(s) or health care profession's accredited program
• Applicants must demonstrate experience and/or understanding of the CAATE accreditation standards for residency and fellowship programs
• Individuals must be able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Duties, Roles, and Responsibilities:

• Active participation and completion of all required Peer Reviewer developmental activities
• Complete conflict of interest forms
• Complete peer reviews as assigned; completion of at least one review in any role over a three-year period
• Complete all required reports and documentation in a timely fashion (e.g. Peer Review Reports, expense reports, quality assurance documents, etc.)
• Quality assurance scores that meet the minimum score(s) established by the Peer Review Committee
• Maintain current certification and good standing with the BOC, current state credential (if applicable) and other health care provider licensing 
• No evidence of an ethics violation or practice sanctions

How to Apply:

You can review the application format and required materials here. 

APPLY HERE